Out of the Ordinary McLaren Vale/Heathcote Graciano Grenache Gamay 2020
- 90
- $14.99
- Drink by: 2022-2024
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Just when you thought we’d moved on to 5G, we are back to 3G, though this time, something very appealing – Graciano, Grenache and Gamay. Is there any other wine on the planet that is a blend of these three grapes? They are sourced from McLaren Vale and Heathcote. Graciano is a famous Spanish variety, mostly from Rioja, as originally is Grenache, though it is a little more widespread in that country. Gamay is the grape of Beaujolais. Partial maturation of the blend was in a mix of French and American oak for a year. Deep crimson, this blend is fresh and exuberant, with aromas of dark fruits mixed with red, mulberries, strawberries, cloves, a hint of leather and smoky notes. These continue onto the palate, which is impressively long and plush. This would be ideal winter barbeque fare or for a night in, in front of the footy. Lots to like.
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Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
